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Murder bid: Man gets 10-year rigorous imprisonment›

Mysuru: The 4th Additional District and Sessions Court has sentenced a man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment after he was found guilty of attempting to murder a man following old enmity. The accused who is convicted is Babu Thomas, while the victim is Chandrashekar. On June 14, 2022 at about 10.50 pm, Chandrashekar was standing... The post Murder bid: Man gets 10-year rigorous imprisonment appeare

Father injured in assault; Teenage son ends life›

Fight over tying cow with neighbours leads to tragedy Nanjangud: A man suffered injuries, following a fight with his neighbours over tethering cows and was admitted to a hospital. Depressed over the incident, his son ended his life by hanging self later. The tragic incident took place at Singaripura village in the taluk on Wednesday.... The post Father injured in assault; Teenage son ends life app

Oxford Professor visits Dr. S. Radhakrishnan’s bungalow, Oriental Research Institute in city›

Mysuru: Prof. Diwakar Acharya, Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at University of Oxford, England, visited Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Centre for Philosophy and Indian Culture, University of Mysore, at Saraswathipuram in the city this morning. Prof. Diwakar is holding the same position Dr. S. Radhakrishnan held during his stint at Oxford University between 1936... The post Oxford Profess

SIR of electoral rolls in Mysuru: 5.59 lakh voters removed from ASDDO list out of 27,99,693›

Mysuru: Devaraja Police, have arrested a two-wheeler lifter and have recovered 31 two-wheelers worth about Rs. 15 lakh from him. The accused has been identified as 41-year-old Srinivas alias Seena, a resident of Niluvadi Village, Haranahalli Hobli in Periyapatna taluk. He was apprehended, when the Police team was investigating into a two-wheeler lifting case, which... The post Two-wheeler lifter a

High drama at mortuary›

Aug. 15 forest encounter Chamarajanagar / Bengaluru: Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Dr. Malathi Priya has clarified that Forest Department personnel opened fire in self-defence in the early hours of Aug. 15 only after being attacked by suspected poachers during the encounter in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Three men were killed in the encounter. Addressing the... The post Forest staff fired in

Will react on Hanur encounter case after probe: CM›

Bengaluru: In his first official reaction after the Hanur forest shootout incident in which three persons were killed, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that he would comment on the incident after the report on the detailed investigation into the incident is submitted. Speaking to press persons here yesterday, Shivakumar said that the State Government has... The post Will react on Hanur encounte

Huge cache of wildlife trophies, arms & ammunitions seized›

Raid on farm house in Bandipur… 48 spotted & sambar deer antlers, Switzerland calibre with magazine, single barrel rifle, Taiwan air soft submachine gun, revolver, live bullets, six Chinese bone or ivory chop sticks, Nepalese kukri gurkha knife and one Utility Terrain Vehicle found in possession of accused Mysuru: Forest Department officers raided a farm... The post Huge cache of wildlife trophies

Mysore Kerala Samajam to host 3-Day Onam Market›

Mysuru: Mysore Kerala Samajam is all set to celebrate Onam 2026 with a three-day grand Onam Market (Onachanda) at the Samajam Community Centre in Vijayanagar, Mysuru, from Aug. 23 to 25. The Onam Market will offer a wide range of authentic Kerala food products, handloom and textiles, handicrafts and festive products, bringing the rich flavour,... The post Mysore Kerala Samajam to host 3-Day Onam M

Skoda Auto India unveils new Slavia, Octavia RS & Superb›

Mumbai: Skoda Auto India has unveiled the new Slavia, reinforcing its commitment to customers who appreciate the timeless appeal of sedans combined with modern technology, safety and driving pleasure. Building on the success of one of India’s most popular sedan platforms, the new Slavia continues the brand’s tradition of delivering European engineering that is engaging... The post Skoda Auto India

Nine Dasara elephants to enter Palace on Aug. 28›

Bengaluru: Following the disappointment expressed by wildlife lovers over ignoring Dasara veteran elephant Abhimanyu, who had carried 750-kg golden howdah during the previous year Jumboo Savari procession, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has written a letter to Forest Minister R. Ramalinga Reddy, to accord a befitting farewell to Abhimanyu. This follows... The post J

Delegation urges MP Yaduveer to raise Tibetan issue in Parliament›

Mysuru: Tibetan community representatives from the Gurupura settlement in Hunsur taluk met Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar at his office yesterday and urged him to raise the Tibetan issue in Parliament. The delegation, which sought international attention to preserve Tibet’s identity, culture and rights, also submitted a memorandum to the MP. Regional Tibetan Youth... The

Collective effort needed to make Mysuru drug-free: DCP›

Mysuru: Collective effort involving the Police, Health and Education Departments and civil society is essential to make Mysuru a drug-free city, said DCP (Crime and Traffic) K.S. Sundar Raj. Speaking at the ‘Drugs Free Mysuru’ awareness programme, organised by Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (BHIO), in association with St. Philomena’s College and other organisations... The post Collecti

BJP’s stir against Minister B. Nagendra continues›

Mysuru: The BJP’s indefinite protest demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra continued for the third consecutive day today. BJP leaders and workers have been staging the protest on CAVA College Road near the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Siddarthanagar since Monday, seeking the resignation or ouster of Minister B. Nagendra, who was jailed in connection... The post BJP’s stir against Mi

Techie ends life by jumping into Cauvery River at KRS›

Srirangapatna: A 27-year-old Software Engineer, who had gone to Brindavan Gardens in KRS, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Cauvery River near the Bus Stand yesterday afternoon. The deceased is Kusumanjali, daughter of Kalegowda and a resident of Ramakrishnanagar in Mysuru. She was said to be under mental stress. Kusumanjali had gone to KRS along... The post Techie ends life by jumping i

Dumped Garbage Returns!›

Mysuru: Next time you dump waste on the Outer Ring Road (ORR), especially at Srirampura, it may come back to haunt you. In swift action, Srirampura Town Panchayat officials collected waste allegedly dumped by a sportswear shop in Kuvempunagar, beside the service road along the ORR and unloaded it in front of the same shop.... The post Dumped Garbage Returns! appeared first on Star of Mysore .

Akhand Bharat Sankalp Diwas: Hindu Jagarana Vedike takes out massive procession in city›

Mysuru: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot felicitated the Mysuru Police Band team for its performance at Lok Bhavan as part of the Independence Day celebrations. On the final day of the public viewing of the special illumination at Lok Bhavan yesterday, the Governor joined members of the public and listened to the melodious performance by the Band.... The post Guv fetes Mysuru Police Band appeared firs

2026 Ashada season atop Chamundi Hill: 8.61 lakh visit Hill Temple in 13 days›

Mysuru: Suttur Mutt Seer Sri Shivarathri Deshikendra Swamiji performed the ground-breaking ceremony for Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir (a CBSE curriculum school), the second campus of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (BVB), Mysuru Kendra, on Aloka Road, off Yelwal Road in the city outskirts this morning. Speaking on the occasion, the Swamiji said that the ceremony has happened in... The post Suttur Seer lays foundat

Old DC Office gateway cries for maintenance›

Grandeur lost to neglect: Built in 1895 during British rule, this gateway needs repair works Mysuru: The heritage gateway on Krishnaraja Boulevard, near the Old Deputy Commissioner’s Office, has been crying for attention. One of the oldest gateways in the heritage city of Mysuru, it is believed to have been built in 1895 during British... The post Old DC Office gateway cries for maintenance appear

Out of Rs. 10 crore, Rs. 6 crore earmarked for road works on Jumboo Savari route›

MCC Administrator Nitesh Patil pulls up Zonal Officers Mysuru: Following the recurring footpath encroachment, especially on Sayyaji Rao Road, with footpath vendors resurfacing, Regional Commissioner (RC) of Mysuru Division Nitesh Patil has instructed the officers to act tough. Regional Commissioner Patil, who holds additional charge as the MCC Administrator, chaired the progress review meeting on.

Senior citizens demand pending pensions›

Mysuru: Strongly condemning the temporary suspension of pensions under social security schemes (Old age pension, Sandhya Suraksha, Family Assistance Scheme, Handicapped Scheme, Destitute Widow Wage Scheme, Maitri Scheme etc.,), the affected senior citizens and other beneficiaries staged a demonstration in front of the Taluk Office in Nazarbad here yesterday. Stating that the State Government has..

Multi-crore gold scam: 4 more cases registered against Chinnathambi›

Mysuru: Four more cases have been registered against Soundar Raj alias Chinnathambi, who is accused of cheating thousands of customers by luring them with advertisements offering gold loans at low interest rates and thus cheating them after getting their gold ornaments pledged with him. While two cases were registered at Nazarbad Police Station, two more... The post Multi-crore gold scam: 4 more c

Three resorts raided; expired food items found›

Mysuru: Food Safety and Drug Administration Department officials raided three resorts in Mysuru district on Aug. 15 and found several expired food ingredients, raising concerns over the health and safety of customers. Dr. A.N. Kantharaju, Designated Officer, Food Safety and Drug Administration Department, led the surprise raids. The expired food items were disposed of at... The post Three resorts

Scouts & Guides District-level camp begins›

Mysuru: The two-day Mysuru district-level orientation camp for Scouts and Guides, organised under the aegis of The Bharat Scouts and Guides, Karnataka, began at Vidyavardhaka First Grade College on Sheshadri Iyer Road in the heart of the city this morning. Speaking after inaugurating the camp, Bharat Scouts and Guides State Chief Commissioner P.G.R. Sindhia said... The post Scouts & Guides Distric

Hot-air balloons to soar during Dasara›

High-flying attraction to take visitors 100 to 300 feet above ground Mysuru: Mysuru Dasara may get a new attraction this year, with the Department of Tourism preparing a proposal to introduce tethered hot-air balloon rides during the 11-day festival. If approved by the State Government, this would be the first time that hot air balloon... The post Hot-air balloons to soar during Dasara appeared fi

The buffaloes will RUN›

Mysuru: Groundwork for hosting the traditional coastal Karnataka sport Kambala as part of this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations has begun at Sathagalli, near the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Regional Centre along the Outer Ring Road, even as opposition to the event continues. Despite criticism and environmental concerns, the State Government has begun preparing the venue,... The po

Vintage Vignettes›

… from a Princely State By R.G. Singh, Secretary, Ramsons Kala Pratishtana H.H. Chamarajendra Wadiyar Bahadur (CRW) was officially adopted by H.H. Krishnaraja Wadiyar III on 18.6.1865. His adoption was ratified by the British overlords on 16.4.1867 and it was during the silver jubilee of the ratification of his adoption that he instituted the Order... The post Vintage Vignettes appeared first on S

D. Devaraj Urs’ birth anniversary›

The Backward Classes Welfare Department, Mysuru, has organised the 111th birth anniversary celebrations of former Chief Minister of Karnataka late D. Devaraj Urs at Kalamandira on Hunsur Road in city on Aug. 20 at 11 am. Earlier, the statue of Devaraj Urs in the new DC’s Office premises in Siddarthanagar will be garlanded at 10... The post D. Devaraj Urs’ birth anniversary appeared first on Star o

Scholarship for Urs community›

The Karnataka Ursu Maha-mandali Charitable (KUMC) Trust has invited applications from post-matric students of the Ursu community who are poor and deserving for award of scholarship. Last date to apply is Aug. 20. The scholarship will be distributed on the occasion of D. Devaraj Urs birth anniversary celebrations to be held at Alwar Kala Bhavan,... The post Scholarship for Urs community appeared fi

DISHA Committee Meet on Aug. 28›

The quarterly District Development Co-ordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA Committee) Meeting for the year 2025-26 will be held at Abdul Nazir Sab auditorium in Zilla Panchayat (ZP) premises in city on Aug. 28 at 11 am. Union Minister for Steel & Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy will preside, according to the ZP CEO. The post DISHA Committee Meet on Aug. 28 appeared first on Star of Mysore